In celebration of International Women’s Day, Family Rebuilders Outreach, led by its convener, Beatrice Anachuna, organized a Market Outreach at Garki International Market, Abuja, to support and uplift women, particularly those in petty trade and daily struggles.
The event which took place in Abuja on March 10, 2025 focused on empowering women through welfare support, family counseling, and economic upliftment. In her address, Beatrice Anachuna emphasized the organization’s commitment to strengthening families and ensuring their well-being. She reiterated Family Rebuilders Outreach’s core objectives, which include:
Supporting the wholeness and welfare of families
Promoting access to family planning, medical care, and potable water
Reconciling disintegrated families and offering godly counsel
Reaching out to the heartbroken, the offended, the incarcerated, the sick, and victims of natural disasters
Promoting peace and harmony in families through conferences, talks, workshops, and targeted events
Speaking to journalists, Anachuna highlighted the importance of empowering women in local markets, who often play a vital role in sustaining their families despite economic challenges. She stressed that initiatives like this outreach help bridge the gap between hardship and hope for many struggling women.
Two beneficiaries, Mrs. Melody Achanwa and Ngozi Chukwu, shared their heartfelt testimonies, expressing gratitude for the organization’s support.
“I started my petty trade with little capital, and with the help of initiatives like this, I have been able to expand my business, feed my children, and pay their school fees,” said Mrs. Achanwa.
Similarly, Ngozi Chukwu spoke on how the outreach has impacted her life: “This organization has not only provided us with material support but has also given us emotional and moral encouragement. It is a blessing to women like us.”
The event’s highlight was the presentation of gift items to market women, including wrappers, foodstuffs, soups, drinks, and freshly cooked meals, bringing smiles to many faces.
The Family Rebuilders Outreach Market Outreach reaffirmed the significance of community-driven initiatives in fostering economic stability, emotional well-being, and family unity, making a remarkable impact on the lives of women at Garki International Market.
